Fort Morgan High School will be invaded by a large group of elementary and middle school students on Saturday, all vying for trivia glory in the Sunrise Optimist Club's 12th annual Brain Bowl challenge. There also will be a large contingent of adults at the school that day, as about 75 volunteers will serve as judges for the tournament or provide concessions.

It all starts at 9 a.m. Saturday. The championship rounds likely will take place around 1 p.m., with the one for the third-and-fourth-grade division being held in the high school commons area, and the fifth-and-sixth- grade division championship round happening on the stage in the Glenn Miller Auditorium.

Community members are welcome to come and watch the action, whether the earlier rounds or the championship ones.

Chalk Couture workshop set for Saturday

There will be a Chalk Couture workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Country Steak-Out restaurant in Fort Morgan.

People can come and participate in a Make and Take activity, creating a personalized stencil piece using stencils and chalk paste on provided surfaces. Info: robin.northrup@gmail.com.

Vendors shopping event set for Saturday

A vendors shopping event will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Clarion Inn in Fort Morgan at Interstate 76 and U.S. Highway 34.

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There will be many vendors offering their gift ideas for Valentine's Day or whenever. There also will be a cash bar opening at 4 p.m. and a live band playing at 6 p.m.

Morgan County Concert Association will present its third concert of the 2017-18 season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Glenn Miller Auditorium at Fort Morgan High School.

Take a journey with Scott Kirby, spanning 150 years of Americana including Scott Joplin, Stephen Foster and John Philip Sousa, and continuing up to the present.

The concert is free for MCCA members, and individual adult concert tickets are available at $20 each or student tickets for $10 each at the door. Info: 970-768-7244.

Morgan County Ambulance Station No. 2 Open House set for Wednesday

Morgan County Ambulance Service will hold an Open House from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at its new Station No. 2 at 617 Hospital Road in Brush.

The Brush Area Chamber of Commerce holding ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:45 a.m. that day. This event is open to the public, and here will be food and refreshments available.

Wiggins Fire Explores open house set for Thursday

Wiggins Fire Explorers will be holding an open house and training at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Wiggins Fire Department.

This program is for ages 14 to 21 to get hands on training and experience in the fire and EMS fields.

Northeast Colorado Night to Shine Event set for Feb. 9

The 2018 Northeast Colorado Night to Shine Event is set to happen from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush, CO United States.

Sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, Night to Shine is a "prom" for teens (14 and older) and adults with special needs living in northeast Colorado. Info: neconts.com.

Community Health Fair set for Feb. 10

Colorado Plains Medical Center's 2018 Community Health Fair will be held from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Fort Morgan High School.

There will be a wide variety of free or low-cost health screenings available, as well as informational booths and wellness presentations offering lots of people to do and see. For those planning to take part in the free or low-cost health screenings available at the Community Health Fair, getting blood drawn and tested ahead of it can mean being able to go over the results with medical professionals on Saturday at the health fair.

Blood draws will be available from 6 to 8 a.m Monday, Feb. 5, to Friday, Feb. 9, which is the week of the Health Fair at Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan. To find out more about the health fair, visit www.coloradoplainsmedicalcenter.com.

Friends of NRA banquet set for Feb. 10

The annual Morgan County Friends of NRA banquet will be held Saturday, Feb. 10, at Longmeadow Game Resort and Event Center, 8604 MCR 6, near Wiggins.

Doors open at 5 p.m. for social hour. The steak dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. There also will be games, raffles and both silent and live auctions. Tickets cost $45 per person. Come out and support local shooting programs and the NRA. Info: Cindy at 380-4861 or Heath at 970-371-4623.

Morgan County Cattlemen's Banquet, Auction set for Feb. 10

Morgan County Cattlemen's Association will hold its 79th annual Banquet and Scholarship Auction on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Country Steak-Out in Fort Morgan.

There will be a social hour starting at 5:30 p.m., and the steak dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. The annual Scholarship Auction will follow dinner. Tickets are $30 each. Info: Mike Glenn at 970-768-077 or Cody Millar at 970-768-1143.

Musician Jeff Gleason recital set for Feb. 11

Classic guitar musician, Jeff Gleason will be in recital at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Howard United Methodist Church in Last Chance. He also will play at the 11 a.m. worship service that day at the church.

The public is welcome at the event, beginning with the morning worship service, followed by a noon meal and then the afternoon recital. Howard United Methodist Church is handicapped accessible.

Next free Legal Clinic set for Feb. 12

The next monthly Free Legal Clinic is set for 2 to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Fort Morgan Public Library. It is open to parties with no attorney.

Volunteer attorneys, by computer, will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veteran's issues and civil protection orders. Info: Call 970-542-4000 to sign up for a time during the clinic.

Colorado AgrAbility workshop set for Feb. 13

As workers age, they are faced with increasing rates of arthritis, back pain, decreased strength/endurance, hearing impairments and other medical conditions. Assistive technology can help mitigate the impact of aging conditions and help aging farmers work more safely.

The 2018 Colorado AgrAbility workshop will offer information about resources available for aging farmers. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb., 13, at the Morgan County CSU Extension Office in Fort Morgan. A light lunch is provided for those who pre-register. Info: Jennifer 970-542-3544.

Great Western Railways topic of Feb. 13 Brown Bag Lunch

Fort Morgan Library & Museum's next Brown Bag Lunch program will be on Great Western Railways with author Kenneth Jessen.

Fans of western railroad history are not going to want to miss this program. It will be held at noon Tuesday, Feb. 13, in the Howard Rollin Memorial Community Room. It is free and open to the public.

EMCL's Older Adults Resources Series continues Feb. 13, 20

East Morgan County Library in Brush will host a three-part series on the needs of and resources available to older adults in our community. It started Feb. 6 and continues Feb. 13 and 20.

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, Eben Ezer Nursing Home Administrator Carolyn Mickey-Ruhl and Director of Resident Services Krystal Ginther will discuss how to prepare for times of needed (and sometimes unexpected) health-care services. At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, Senior Services Coordinator and ADRC specialist with the Area Agency on Aging Linda Schilling will present on the topic of Medicare benefits, including updates to the program.

People can attend one or some of the programs. Registration is not required, but is encouraged at the front desk or by calling 970-842-4596. Join in and bring loved ones, friends and neighbors who might benefit from these informative presentations.

Fort Morgan Senior Center holding Valentine's Day Tea Party Feb. 14

The Fort Morgan Senior Center will host a Valentine's Day Tea Party on Wednesday, Feb. 14, .

This free event is for seniors age 55 and over. It will run from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Center, 110 Sherman St. Bring a sweetheart and friends for tea, snacks and a variety of games. Info: Call the Senior Center at 970-542-3922.

Comedy Night set for Feb 16

2 for the Road Entertainment will present the next Morgan County Comedy Night at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Fort Morgan Elks Lodge.

This month's show will feature two comedians. Tickets are $10 in advance at Equitable Savings in Brush or at Unique Embroidery in Fort Morgan, or $12 at the door the night of the show.

This class includes everything required by the state for a person to get a concealed carry weapon permit and is taught by a veteran law enforcement officer and NRA-certified instructor. There is an $85 fee for the class. Info: Rob at 842-2809.

Valentine's Spaghetti Dinner set for Feb. 18

Rankin Presbyterian Church will hold a Valentine's Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at the church at 420 Clayton St. in Brush.

Tickets, available in advance from church members or at the door, cost $7 for adults, $3 for children and free for ages 5 and under. The meal benefits the Rankin Presbyterian Church sound system project.

MCC Foundation Gala set for Feb. 23

The 19th annual MCC Foundation Gala will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at Ehrlich Toyota East, 1209 Main St., in Fort Morgan.

This year's theme is "All Road Lead to MCC." The gala will feature live music, silent and live auctions, a reverse raffle giveaway, hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and fundraising for Morgan Community College students. Cost is $50 per person. For more information or tickets, visit www.morgancc.edu/gala/.

ABATE annual Chili Cook Off set for Feb. 24

ABATE of Colorado District 1's 15th annual Chili Cook Off will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at Nick's Place at the Queen Lounge, 112 W. Kiowa Ave., in Fort Morgan.

This year's Chili Cook Off features red, green, hottest and overall chili divisions. Registration for the contest is from 3 to 4 p.m. and $5 all-you-can-eat chili starts at 5 p.m. There also will be a Poker Walk. Info: Bill Smith at 970-768-2989 or Belva Smith at 303-517-8342.

Hoyt Community Center Chili & Soup Supper set for Feb. 25

The Hoyt Community Center Annual Chili & Soup Supper, Bake Sale and Bazaar will be held Sunday, Feb. 25.

Food will be served from 2:30 to 6 p.m. at 3515 County Road B south of Wiggins. Tickets are $6 for ages 13 and up, $3 for ages 6 to 12 and free for under age 6. Door prizes, chili, chicken noodle soup, pies, cakes and more are all part of the group's major fundraiser for the year. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved to March 4. Info: Call Steve at 303-618-6382.

'Understanding Advocacy for People with Special Needs' event Feb. 26

An "Understanding Advocacy for People with Special Needs" event will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at Thomson Primary School, 422 Ray St., in Brush.

This class is being sponsored by the Association for Children with Disabilities, Morgan County, in conjunction with PEAK Parent Center. The event is recommended for family members who want to understand their role in assuring that needs are being appropriately addressed, school staff, mental health providers, human services providers, clergy, care-givers, case managers or anyone interested in providing support for people with special needs. Cost is $10 and includes a light meal. Register by Feb. 19 to 970-867-1170.

Instructors will offer this optional hands-on study night to assist novice hunters and youth with skills necessary to pass the class. This session is not required for the full Hunter Education Class to be held March 10, but it is recommended for students with little or no prior experience with hunting.

Completing the Hunter Education Certificate is required for all state hunting licenses and 4-H shooting sports. Registration: http://cpw.state.co.us or call the Brush CPW office at 970-842-6300. Info: morganhuntersed@gmail.com or Joe Ruland at 970-768-3622.

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